Research Support-Professional

Location

Thermal Spray and Surface Engineering Research Center

Position

Full-time

Position start date

November 1, 2023

Duration of contract

1 year

Application deadline

October 15, 2023

Salary range

$23.43 and $32.45 per hour, based on the experiences and conditions

About us

The Thermal Spray and Surface Engineering Research Centre focuses on developing new solutions to the high demand of the industry for advanced coatings with improved resistance to environmental degrading factors such as high temperature, wear, corrosion and erosion, often under severe service conditions.

Roles and responsibilities

There are several administrative in the Centre and project management tasks that are typically carried out to support the functioning of the Centre. These tasks can vary depending on the specific nature and scope of the research activities, but here are some common responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Managing the budget and financial resources of the Center, including preparing and monitoring budgets, tracking expenses, processing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with funding guidelines.
• Grant and Contract Management: Assisting researchers in preparing grant proposals and contract applications, coordinating grant submissions, and managing awarded grants and contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Human Resources management: Providing support for hiring, and onboarding of employees and students, as well as for managing bursaries for students.
• Research Administration: Providing administrative support to researchers, including facilitating collaborations, coordinating research activities, managing research databases, and supporting the organization of research-related events, conferences, or workshops.
• Facilities and Equipment Management: Supporting the researchers in the allocation and maintenance of research facilities, including coordinating repairs and maintenance, managing access, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
• Communication and Outreach: Support the management of the internal and external communication of the Research Center, including maintaining the center's website, disseminating research findings, preparing reports and publications, organizing seminars or symposiums, and engaging with stakeholders and the public.
• Data Management: Assisting researchers in organizing and managing research data, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy regulations, promoting data sharing and preservation, and supporting the use of appropriate data management tools and platforms.
• Administrative Support: Providing general administrative assistance, such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, maintaining records and files, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling procurement of supplies and services.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting: Preparing progress reports and performance metrics, and assisting in the preparation of strategic plans, annual reports, and other relevant documents.

Requirements

• Recently university graduated from science, engineering, or business
• Solid organizational skills and ability to handle multiple inquiries
• Strong PC skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to operate effectively with students, professors, industrial professionals
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write various letters, memos, proofread documents, and edit presentations
• Highly developed sense of professionalism and ethics
• Bilingualism is required (English and French). You will be required to interact with French &
• English speaking stakeholders across Canada
• Knowledge in SAP system is an asset

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Notes

• Normal working hours: 9 AM to 5 PM (flexible)
• Hybrid work (in-person 3 days and remote 2 days)

Application Instructions

If you are interested to this position, please send your CV by email to ali.akbarnozari@concordia.ca by October 15, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.